How to Combine 2 Photos on iPhone: Easy Ways to Merge Images

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Do you want to create unique photo combinations but are unsure where to begin? From creating intricate collages to showcasing before-and-after transformations, combining two or more photos on your iPhone offers endless creative possibilities.

The best part is that you can combine photos directly on your iPhone without needing to download any additional apps for simple projects. For more advanced options and creative control, you can also learn how to use apps like Canva.

This guide will explore several straightforward methods to combine photos on your iPhone, including using screenshots, the Shortcuts app, and Canva, allowing you to choose the method that best suits your creative needs and technical skills.

How to Combine Photos on iPhone

Like many iPhone users, you probably take countless photos. But what happens to them after you capture those moments? Combining photos is a fantastic way to express your creativity and share unique stories with friends and family.

Creating photo collages allows you to transform everyday photos into memorable visual narratives, and it’s surprisingly easy to do right on your iPhone. Here are simple techniques to combine multiple photos into a single image using just your iPhone.

How to Put Two Pictures Together on iPhone Without an App

While countless apps are available for almost everything, you don’t always need an external app to combine photos on your iPhone. You can easily merge photos using built-in iPhone features like screenshots and the Shortcuts app.

Although these methods might not suit every situation, they offer quick and fun ways to create photo collages in just a few minutes, directly from your iPhone.

Use the Screenshot Method to Combine Multiple Photos

This method works best for creating a quick collage from photos within a specific album. To use this, you’ll need to organize your photos into an album, excluding the ‘Recents’ album, which orders photos chronologically. Here’s how to use the screenshot method to create a photo collage on your iPhone:

Launch the Photos app on your iPhone and navigate to ‘Albums’. Select an album, excluding ‘Recents’, that contains the photos you wish to combine.
Tap the three dots icon located in the upper right corner and select ‘Add Photos’ to include more photos in your chosen album if needed.
Tap ‘Sort’ and choose ‘Custom Order’ to manually arrange the photos in your preferred layout for the collage.
To reposition a photo, simply press and hold on the photo and drag it to the desired position. Once you are satisfied with the arrangement, capture a screenshot by simultaneously pressing the power button and either volume button.
Open the screenshot in the Photos app and tap ‘Edit’ then ‘Crop’. Adjust the crop lines to frame the specific photos you want to include in your collage, whether it’s two or more.
Tap ‘Done’ to save your newly created photo collage to your camera roll.

Tidy Up Your Photos with CleanMy®Phone

Experimenting with photo layouts can be fun, but it can quickly consume significant storage space on your iPhone. CleanMy®Phone is a useful app designed to help you keep your photo library organized and clutter-free, so you can focus more on creating and less on managing storage. Regularly using CleanMy®Phone can help you efficiently manage and reduce the size of your growing photo library. Here’s how to use it:

Download CleanMy®Phone from the App Store and open the app on your iPhone.
Tap ‘Declutter’ and then ‘Scan’ to start analyzing your photo library.
Select ‘Screenshots’ to review all the screenshots, including your collage attempts.
Deselect any screenshots you wish to keep.
Explore other categories like ‘Duplicates’ to further clean up your library. You can choose to delete all duplicates or review them individually.
Once you’ve made your selections, tap ‘Clean’. The selected photos will be moved to the ‘Recently Deleted’ album in your Photos app. Remember to empty this album to permanently free up space.

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Want to do more cleaning? Tap ‘Organize’ then ‘Scan’. This feature identifies similar photos, allowing you to easily delete the ones you no longer need and tap ‘Clean’.

How to Add Text or Drawings to Merged Photos on iPhone

Your iPhone has a built-in tool called Markup, which allows you to personalize your photo collages before sharing them. Whether you are learning how to merge photos or looking to enhance your photo combinations with creative touches, Markup is a versatile tool. With Markup, you can add text, drawings, or shapes to your photo collages to give them a unique flair. Here’s how to use Markup on your images:

Open the collage you created using the screenshot method.
Tap ‘Edit’ in the upper right corner.
Tap the pen icon, which activates the Markup tools. Choose a pen style to draw on your image. You can also select the color and thickness of the pen before you start drawing.
Tap the ‘+’ icon for more options, such as adding text or a signature to your photo.
Once you are satisfied with your edits, tap ‘Done’ twice to save the modified photo to your photo library.

Combine Photos on Your iPhone Using the Shortcuts App

The Shortcuts app is a fantastic tool for streamlining the process of combining photos, especially if you frequently need to merge images. It’s particularly useful for creating before-and-after photos. Once set up, you can combine photos with just a single tap. Here’s how to combine two photos on your iPhone using the Shortcuts app:

Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone. If you haven’t used it before, you might need to find it in the App Library by swiping left on your Home Screen until you reach the App Library and searching for ‘Shortcuts’.
Tap the ‘+’ icon at the top right of the screen to create a new shortcut.
Tap ‘Add Action’ to begin setting up your shortcut.
In the actions menu, under ‘Media’, select ‘Select Photos’ and then turn on the ‘Select Multiple’ toggle to allow selecting more than one photo.
Tap ‘Add Action’ again; then search for and add the ‘Combine Images’ action.
Choose your preferred arrangement for the photos (horizontally, vertically, or in a grid) and adjust the spacing between the photos as desired.
Tap ‘Done’ to save your new shortcut.

Now, to quickly combine photos using the shortcut you just created, follow these steps to merge two photos on your iPhone:

Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone.
Tap the ‘Combine Images’ shortcut you created.
Select the photos you want to combine from your photo library and tap ‘Add’. Shortcuts will automatically merge the photos according to your preset specifications, and the final combined image will be saved in your photo library.

How to Combine Two or More Photos Using Canva

If you enjoy combining photos on your iPhone and want more creative options and flexibility than the native iPhone tools offer, several free apps are available. One highly recommended app for this purpose is Canva. Canva’s free app provides all the necessary tools to create impressive photo collages directly on your iPhone, with optional premium features available for more advanced design capabilities.

The Canva interface might initially seem a bit complex, but as you explore its features, you’ll find it’s quite intuitive and user-friendly. Once you create an account, all your projects in the app can also be accessed and edited on a desktop computer, which is especially useful if you need to work on a larger screen.

Here’s how to use Canva to create photo combinations and collages:

Download Canva from the App Store and open the app on your iPhone.
Tap the ‘+’ button to start a new project. Choose from pre-designed image sizes or create a custom size to fit your specific needs.
Tap ‘Elements’ and then select ‘Grids’. Choose a grid layout that suits the number of photos for your collage.
Tap the ‘+’ icon within the grid and select ‘Camera Roll’ to access your photos.
Select the images you want to include in your collage from your photo library and tap ‘Add to page’.
Drag each image into a grid square. Double-tap on an image to adjust its position within the square or to crop it as needed.
From here, you can further enhance your collage by adding elements such as text overlays, stickers, or graphics. Get creative with Canva’s extensive design resources!
Once you are satisfied with your collage, tap the download icon and then ‘Save Image’ to save your design to your photo library.

More Apps You Should Try for Combining Photos

While Canva is a great option for creating collages, many other excellent apps allow you to combine photos on your iPhone, offering various features and styles. Here are a few more apps you might want to explore:

PicCollage: A user-friendly app with a wide variety of templates and stickers.
Layout from Instagram: Simple and effective for creating basic collages, especially for Instagram posts.
MOLDIV: Offers a range of collage layouts and editing tools, including magazine-style templates.
PhotoGrid: Packed with features including animated grids and extensive editing options.

Whether you decide to combine photos on your iPhone using screenshots, Shortcuts, or a third-party app, the creative possibilities are endless. Take some time to explore these techniques, and remember to keep your photo library tidy with CleanMy®Phone after you’re done creating!

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